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01/18/2016
Dr. Laura:
I'm a long time listener, and being a stay-at-home mom was the greatest decision my husband and I have ever made. We were just shy of 30 years old when our son was born, had been married for five years, and had never lived together before marriage.
While I was staying home with our son, we lived in an 800 square foot house and had one vehicle. We did without LOTS of stuff. I only took a part-time job when my son was a senior in high school. Was money tight? You better believe it, but we still managed one vacation a year. My husband didn't have a high-paying job either.
To parents today, I say "just do it." You can! You don't need half the stuff you've got - sell it, downsize, and make time for your children. Our son is now 35 and still thanks us for providing him with a loving, nurturing home with a mom who was there for him every day. And I'm still my husband's girlfriend -- he is the best boyfriend ever, going into 41 years of marriage.
Thanks for your good, sound advice. So many times I want to "bonk" a caller of yours over the head, which is why I don't need your job - jail would not be far behind!
Cynthia
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